Noosaville riverfront project at 203-207 Gympie Terrace redesigned to 10 units
Gympie Terrace Pty Ltd has asked Noosa Council for a minor change to its approved Noosaville riverfront project, cutting the short-stay units from 16 to 10 three-bedroom units and keeping four commercial tenancies.
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Gympie Terrace Pty Ltd has asked Noosa Council for a minor change to its approved Noosaville riverfront project, cutting the short-stay units from 16 to 10 three-bedroom units and keeping four commercial tenancies.
- The mixed-use project at 203-207 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, was approved with 16 short-stay units in March 2025.
- A minor change application proposes 10 three-bedroom units, with the dual-key units removed.
- On-site parking would drop from 56 to 49 spaces, and the ground-floor communal pool would go.
- Four commercial tenancies stay, with a smaller combined floor area.
- The applicant says height, bulk and setbacks are substantially unchanged.
What's happening
A prominent riverfront development in Noosaville is set to be redesigned. Sunshine Coast News reports that Gympie Terrace Pty Ltd has applied to Noosa Council for a minor change to its approved three-storey mixed-use project at 203-207 Gympie Terrace, reducing the number of short-term accommodation units and reworking parking and servicing.
The project was first lodged in June 2024 with 25 apartments, four restaurant tenancies and rooftop pools. It was revised to 16 short-stay units and unanimously approved by councillors in March 2025. After the developer appealed some conditions, including waste collection rules, a Planning and Environment Court approval in June replaced council's conditions and required further floor plan changes. The architects say the new design responds largely to a parking shortfall and weak commercial interest in the dual-key units.
The key details
The changes mainly affect the accommodation mix, parking and servicing.
- Accommodation: 10 three-bedroom short-stay units, down from 16 units including five dual-key layouts.
- Parking: 49 on-site spaces instead of 56, with eight on-street spaces proposed in Gympie Terrace and eight in Albert Street.
- Pool: the ground-floor communal pool is removed, and six private pools are spread across balconies and rooftop terraces.
- Commercial: four tenancies are kept, with a reduced combined floor area.
- Servicing: service vehicles would enter from Thomas Street and exit via Albert Street, with a redesigned basement.
Timeline and next steps
Noosa Council will now assess the minor change application. Planning consultant Adamson Town Planning argues the mix of on-site and on-street parking gives enough capacity, and that the building's overall height, bulk and setbacks are substantially the same. Smaller changes are also proposed to the southern elevations, roof terraces, pergolas, screening and fire stairs, along with some private garages and storage in the basement. No decision date has been reported. Once the change is settled, the developer can move towards building approval and construction.
What it means for Gold Coast property owners and developers
The project shows how approved schemes are often refined after approval as developers respond to parking rules, servicing needs and buyer demand. Larger three-bedroom units suit the family holiday and downsizer market that is strong in Noosa, and the change keeps a dining and retail edge on a busy riverfront street.
For Gold Coast developers, the story is a useful reminder that parking and waste servicing can shape yield as much as height limits do. This is general commentary only, not planning or financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the project?
At 203-207 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on the Noosa River front.
How many units are now proposed?
Ten three-bedroom short-term accommodation units, down from 16 in the 2025 approval.
Will the building be taller?
No. The applicant says there is no increase in maximum height or setbacks.
Source: Sunshine Coast News: Riverfront development scaled back, published 9 November 2026. This article is an independent summary and commentary by GC Prestige based on the original report — read the source for full details.
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